Best way to secure your ATV?

Started by PaulH, July 18, 2006, 12:17:55 PM

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PaulH

I keep mine locked in the garage. I have it chained to the hot water heater pipes  ;D

My question, what is the best way to lock it up?  I know if somebody really wants something, they can steal anything.  What's better, a chain or steel cable?  What about locks... is there any type that bolt cutters won't cut?  Is there any type of concrete anchors that would work?

Looking for some good ideas.  Thanks.

Joedirt

My father in law has a locksmith Business and he has this chain that is very expensive ,  they call it "bolt cutter notchers" , because they will put a notch in the cutting blade of a set of Bolt Cutters as opposed to cutting the chain. Locksmiths have all kinds of neat things.
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Joedirt

Quote from: wilburz on July 18, 2006, 01:20:06 PM
Do they make grade-8 chain?

I am not sure what that is , maybe the same....not sure Wilburz.
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VForcedave

I have braided steel cables locks and chain. I have had 2 attempts on my stuff and both times they left empty handed. I use both chain and braided cable. When they are to be at the camp for a few days, I will sink a Mobile Home anchor in the ground and then cable and chain everything together. You have to be Houdini to get this stuff off. Unless you have my keys. One the the braided cables was assaulted by a set of bolt cutters and they did not work. The cable just flattens out but will not cut.     
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bugmanjr

cables!  better than chain...  like previously said, the brades of the cable will flatten before it will cut through..
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PaulH

Cool, thanks.  I found some 3/8 vinyl coated steel cable with loop ends.  Now for the lock... any recommendations on brand and where to get one?  Bigger is better here, right?

bugmanjr

If its a big lock, but made of cheap metal, I have a set of Harbor Freight bolt cutters that could snap that..lol.. go down to walmart and look at the locks and find one with a good security rating on the front of the package... it will be like a 1-10 scale, obviously get a better one..
O, remember, dont be a idiot and connect your cable to a removable part of your bike  ;)

Good Luck..
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bugmanjr

or a pitbull.. my buddy does that..   
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PaulH

Quote from: bluesman on July 18, 2006, 04:49:30 PM
S&W 45 BLACK TALONS OR A COLT M4 WITH NV!!!!!!!

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Busta Nutt

where the hell do you people live or go that someone is trying to jack your stuff?

Mudneck

Watch those cables.I lost a key one time & busted out the 18volt dewalt angle grinder & it cut the cable before it hit 1/2 rpm .......... :-[
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qt314nfla

Smear poo on the chain and lock.  Just kidding.

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I have seen little that will stop a grinder with a cuttin' disk , even grade 8 hardware .
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Move to ommish land.  They don't believe in motorized transportation.  And they have no crime in their communities.

561rincon

i bought a bike chain from dealer and tested it only grinder will cut. expensive though about 90 bucks.
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I keep mine down on MLK in the parking lot of the Stop N Rob. 

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I keep mine in a locked shed just outside my bedroom window. During the day, the dogs are outside. At night, the dogs are in our room and bark at anything in our yard. I also have a fully loaded AR-15 with a laser dot scope on it that sleeps right beside me. We live in a good neighborhood but if some idiot wants to try and take my YFZ, I will have no problems with dropping the dime on him and shooting him square in the butt or whatever part of him I hit. Then, I sic Cleatus my dog on him! After that, I would consider calling the law if of course my neighbors didn't do so already from the gun shots. ;)
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